Bungie has actually revealed that The Bungie Foundation’s 4th yearly Bungie Day Giving Celebration was a massive success. The most recent charity project had a fundraising goal of $777,777 and wound up surpassing that by a big margin, completing with $1,008,722.
People from 92 nations all over the world contributed as part of this year’s Bungie Day Giving Festival, which ran for 2 weeks and finished up on July 23.
“This definite success is a testament to the steady support and generosity of the gaming neighborhood,” Bungie said.
Funds raised from this year’s Bungie Giving Day Festival will go to partner charities consisting of Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington, Direct Relief, and International Rescue Committee. The Bungie Foundational also works with the Yale Anti-Racist Character Creation Project and the It Gets Better Project. Bungie’s 3 primary charitable pillars include children’s well-being, humanitarian aid, and inclusion, diversity, and equity.
The 2023 Bungie Giving Day Festival consisted of, for the very first time, a neighborhood emblem art competition. You can see the winning art here on Bungie’s site.
A variety of voice stars and celebs added to the campaign by raising awareness and sharing their time, including Nolan North, Danny Trejo, Wil Wheaton, Erika Ishii, Todd Haberkorn, and Mara Junot.
“Our neighborhood’s dedication, passion, and real compassion embody a remarkable culture of kindness. Together with our unbelievable neighborhood, we blaze a trail, proving that anything is possible when hearts join,” Bungie Foundation director Christine Edwards stated.
Bungie’s next charity drive, Game2Give, will take place this November. Bungie stated fans can anticipate “even more surprises” at this occasion that will raise money for the Bungie Foundation.